Hymn in One Hundred and Fifty Verses — Matrceta — The most celebrated devotional poem of Indian Buddhism — one hundred and fifty verses praising the Buddha through his qualities, deeds, teachings, and compassion. Attributed to Matrceta (identified in the Tibetan as Asvaghosha). First complete English translation from the Tibetan.
Letter to the Great King Kaniska — Matrceta — A Buddhist poet's letter to the great Kushan emperor — counsel on governance, impermanence, and compassion for all living beings. First English translation from Tibetan.
Praise Expanding from One — Matrceta — The Ekottarikastava — Praise Expanding from One — by Mātṛceṭa. A numerical hymn ascending from one to ten, each verse praising the Buddha through an increasing count of his qualities. A complete primer on Buddhist doctrine in the form of devotional poetry. First English translation from Tibetan. Tohoku 1141. Good Works Translation.
Praise of the Marks of a Perfect Buddha — Matrceta — A praise of the thirty-two physical marks of the Buddha by Mātṛceṭa, the great Indian Buddhist poet. Ten verses moving from crown to sole with the devotee's eye. First English translation from the Tibetan (D1140).
Praise of the Thirty-Five Sugatas — Matrceta — A versified devotional praise of the Thirty-Five Confession Buddhas by the great Indian Buddhist poet Matrceta — each Buddha named and honoured in a four-line verse. First English translation.
Praise of the Three Jewels — Matrceta — A miniature praise of the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha by the great Indian Buddhist poet Mātṛceṭa — one verse for each Jewel. First English translation.
The Mixed Praise — Matrceta — A thirteen-chapter devotional masterpiece by Mātṛceṭa, praising the Buddha through every lens — his causes, his incomparability, his wonders, his body, his compassion, his speech, his teaching, his aspirations, his path, his difficult deeds, his skill, and his freedom from debt. From the Eulogy section of the Degé Tengyur (D1150). First English translation. All thirteen chapters complete.
The Praise Worthy of Praise — Matrceta — Mātṛceṭa's greatest praise-hymn in thirteen chapters — a systematic devotional theology of the Buddha's incomparable qualities. Chapter 1 of 13.